A 2019 Digital Health Consumer Survey conducted by Accenture found that younger individuals, specifically Millennials and Generation Z, are either “dissatisfied” or “very dissatisfied” with the current state of traditional healthcare. Given what we know about these...

It is no secret that artificial intelligence (AI) is making huge strides in the healthcare and health tech industries. Patients and providers alike look forward to the positive effects it could have on electronic health records, the patient care model, and the revenue...

While reflecting on some of the most memorable healthcare stories of 2018, I couldn’t help but notice that a large majority of them pertained to technology. As a strong advocate for healthcare innovation, I wasn’t too surprised. Upon further inspection, however, I...

Last month, in a blog post about patient health literacy, I briefly mentioned that the internet has markedly increased patient access to health information. While this can be considered a positive in many situations (patient education, medical research, or situations...

Social media has had a major impact on individuals and businesses around the world. People use social media to gain information, share opinions, and discuss their experiences. Healthcare is one of many areas that has taken advantage of social media. The impact social...

The term globalization refers to people, companies, and governments interacting around the world. As our planet gets smaller, thanks to international travel and commerce, it is more important than ever to think about health in a global context. While technological...